Park Johnson

Park Johnson, age 93 of Hamilton passed away in Huntington Court on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM. He was born in Jinks, Kentucky on September 27, 1915 the son of Hugh and Nora (Powell) Johnson. Park was a member of the Pater Avenue Pentecostal Church and was employed in maintenance with the Butler County Engineer’s Department for 20 years, retiring in 1984. On April 8, 1939 in Hamilton he was married to Nora Brockman, and she preceded him in death in 1999.

He is survived by one son, Ronald (Delores) Johnson of Hamilton; one brother, Alfred "Tom" Johnson of Lake City, Florida; one sister, Ruth Tatem of North Vernon, Indiana; one grandson, Rev. Terry (Denise) Johnson of Wylie, Texas; and three great-grandchildren, Hannah Nicole, T.J., and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Clifford, Hugh, Walter, George, and Donald Johnson; and three sisters, Edna Thorpe, Clara Matthews, and Lois Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at the Pater Avenue Pentecostal Church, 1321 Pater Avenue, on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Willard Baker, Pastor, and Rev. Terry Johnson, grandson, officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Flat Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the activity fund of Huntington Court. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thank you to the staff of Huntington Court for their care and concern.